Resumes and HEADHUNTERS- Sample

Cover Letter

PAULETTE BLANCHARD
5894 E. Lorena Fresno, CA 93727 • Phone: (559) 252-8013 • Fax: (559) 252-8015 Cell: (559) 790-6179 • p_blanchard03@comcast.net

Date: ______________

Hiring Agent Name,
Title
Company Name
Address
City, State Zip

Dear Hiring Manager:

Your advertisement for _______ fits my experience and qualifications and I know I am the person you are looking for. I believe my resume below shows I have the characteristics and the professional experience necessary to handle your corporate and business administrative/pro0063urement/management functions.

I am a highly reliable self-starter with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Business Administration –Management and Associates Degree in Computer Science. In addition I have acquired more than 10 years of experience and knowledge including, but not limited to:

Preparing contracting and procurement documents
Processing incoming/outgoing correspondence (meeting minutes, memorandums, agenda items, procurement documents, meeting minutes, and memorandums for management review)
Preparing travel arrangements, authorizations and vouchers for staff and board members
Coordinating multi-party, multi-location telephone conferences
Comprehensive proficiency in Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, QuickBooks Pro, Dbase, and knowledge of computer hardware troubleshooting

I have excellent interpersonal skills and I can relate to all levels of staff, management, and clients. I can manage and perform multiple assignments while working under pressure with minimal supervision and in accordance with all Department of Labor (DOL) and Workforce Investment Act (WIA) rules, policies and procedures applicable to my position.

I would welcome an opportunity to discuss these and other qualifications with you in detail. I will call your office next week/tomorrow/day after tomorrow to inquire about the possibility of such a meeting.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely yours,

Paulette Blanchard

Resume

PAULETTE BLANCHARD
5894 E. Lorena Fresno, CA 93727 • Phone: (559) 252-8013 • Fax: (559) 252-8015 Cell: (559) 790-6179 • p_blanchard03@comcast.net

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Entry-level management position allowing me to use my skills and experience in the fields of office management and contracting and procurement to make a strong contribution to your company’s goals and objectives.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Procurement and Supply
Budget Development
Transcription

Contract Negotiations
Bookkeeping
Computer Software/Hardware

Payroll Processing
Inventory Management

EDUCATION

Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL Bachelors of Arts Degree in Business Administration - Management	2005
Commonwealth College, Hampton, VA Associates in Computer Science Minor: Computer Information Systems (Cum laude)	2002
South Shore Community Academy, Chicago, IL Diploma in General Education	1989

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fresno Country Workforce Investment Board, 2035 Tulare Street, Ste 203, CA Contracting & Procurement Assistant	1999 to date
Assists in the development of request for proposals, receipt of proposals and rating procedures Organizes bidder conference orientations Reviews and evaluates work, performance operating plans, budgets proposals and contracts Ensures timely execution of final contract approval Prepares internal reports of contract developments Provides technical support to staff, board/committee members, vendors and clients Transcribes meeting minutes Arranges Unit Manager’s business schedule Prepares reports on performance measures Maintains database for tracking program information
Arc Fresno, 5755 E Fountain Way, CA Payroll/Billing Clerk	1998 to 1999
Processed payrolls accounts receivable, and State/Federal HAB/VR-WAP billing Provide technical expertise to resolve internal/external computer problems
Human Resource Associates 1106 N Chinowth Visalia, CA Office Assistant	1996 to 1997
Trained staff on computer operations and bookkeeping Upgraded computer hardware/software Prepared transcription of all outgoing correspondences Performed general clerical duties

COMPUTER SKILLS

Accounting Software	Microsoft Office 97/2000	Corel
QuickBooks Pro Voc-Shop Quicken OSAS ADP SBT	PowerPoint Outlook Access Excel Word Publisher	WordPerfect Corel Suite 7 (DOS/Windows)

Business Spreadsheet	Database Software	Operating Systems
Lotus 1-2-3	Dbase III/IV/V	Microsoft Windows 95/98/ NT/2000/XP

Telecommunication Programs	Programming Languages	Corel
Microsoft Internet Explorer Netscape Navigator Pine Microsoft Mail Procomm Kron Mail	Visual Basic 6 Pascal C++	WordPerfect Corel Suite 7 (DOS/Windows)

ORGANIZATIONS

Fresno City Junior Chamber of Commerce Member	2001 to 2002
Alpha Phi Sorority Member	1995 to date

Thank You Letter

PAULETTE BLANCHARD
5894 E. Lorena Fresno, CA 93727 • Phone: (559) 252-8013 • Fax: (559) 252-8015 Cell: (559) 790-6179 • p_blanchard03@comcast.net

Date __________________

Contact Person Name
Title
Company Name
Address
City, State, Zip

Dear Contact Person Name:

I certainly enjoyed my visit to _______________ (company) on _______________ (date). The meeting was an opportunity for me to get a clear vision of your company’s goals and I am very enthusiastic about the position you are seeking to fill.

After our discussion, I realized that I have the qualities required to succeed in this field. In addition, I understand my education and work experiences have given me a strong foundation from which to build a significant career with your company. Most importantly, I am impressed by what your company was able to achieve in the industry. I look forward to the contribution I may be able to make as a part of your organization.

Again, thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Paulette Blanchard